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This itinerary is designed for clients who love sailing along the picturesque Yangtze River which is the second longest river in the world. The luxury Victoria Cruise Ship with kind and helpful staff will take good care of you the whole way from Chongqing down to Shanghai along the mother river of China.

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: based on the cruise sailing date.

A lovely panda

Day 01: Arrival in Chongqing
You'll be picked up upon arrival with comfortable airport-hotel transfer. Take a brief city tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell if the time permits. Then enjoy a rich buffet dinner at 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze. (D)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel


Day 02: Chongqing - Fengdu 
This morning, enjoy the breakfast at the hotel and transfer to check in the deluxe crusie ship. Your unforgettable cruise sailing begins as the ship departs Chongqing at around 11:00. In the afternoon, you will meet the initial onshore excursion to Fendu, known as the ghost city. The Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party tonight expect your participatation.(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Victoria Cruises   

  

Cruising along Yangtze Shennong Stream

Day 03: Yangtze Three Little Gorges
The essential part of the Yangtze River Cruise is coming today. You will appreciate the unique scenery of the Three Gorges. Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the most grandest one. Wu Gorge which is famous for its lofty peaks and mountains on the both sides. Xiling Gorge, the longest one among the three. An adventure to Three lesser Gorges on the Wushan Daning River will make the day more interesting. You could join in the culture lecture in the afternnon. (B+L+D)

Day 04: Three Gorges Dam
After a whole night sailing, the ship will stop at the Sandouping village. You will disembark for visit the grandest hydroelectric project in the world. It is still in the process and planned to complete by the year of 2009. Get back the ship and continue the sailing. (B+L+D)

Day 05: Excursion to Wuhan
The ship will stop at Wuhan for a city tour. Wuhan has both ancient history and a thriving present. You duration will focus on the Hubei Provincial Museum.(B+L+D)

Mt. Huangshan

Day 06: Excursion to Huangshan
Have a whole day excursion to Mt. Huangshan and enjoy its unmatched scenery. Huangshan is famous for the odd-shaped pines, the craggy stones, the clouds of sea and the limpid hot-spring.  (B+L+D)

Day 07: Excursion to Nanjing
A new day tour will cover the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and a Qing Dynasty style Bazaar surrounding a Confucian Temple. (B+L+D)


Day 08: Shanghai
Complete the cruise travel as the ship arrive in Shanghai at 10:00. Our professional local tour guide will meet you on board with comfortable transfer. The first stop of Shanghai is to visit the Shanghai Museum which houses large collections of historical items. Then go ahead to the famous Yuyuan Garden,  walk around Bund area along the Hangpu River and the Nanjing Road. The Farewell Dinner is arranged at Central Hotel as the fitting finale to your discovery of China, the restaurant Wang Bao He in the hotel has a history of over 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. You will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai  
 

Day 09: Departure from Shanghai
Board your homebound flight. Comfortable hotel-airport transfer is arranged according to your flight schedule.(B)

More Yangtze Cruise 2009B-- BreakfastL-- LunchD-- Dinner